Bethel, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lebanon County County
1.3
/5.0
F
Poor
534
Population
529/sq mi density
54°F
Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bethel, PA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
90% below
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
13.6%
278% above
51.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
How Bethel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bethel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
416%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
378%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bethel a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
3.4% of adults in Bethel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethel has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population534
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density529/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$16,744
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty51.6%
County GDP$8,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$308,288
Housing Units138
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,405/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation554 ft
Education
FBachelor's+3.4%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Broadband71.6%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Bethel was built in 1952.
22.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.